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FourPL are proud to sponsor and support the Brisbane based National Road Series and Queensland Road Team Series women’s cycling teams again in 2018. We believe our values closely align with what the teams promote – breaking down gender imbalance and diversity barriers together with supporting local community projects. FourPL have supported the team on their journey since inauguration in 2016 and we are excited to continue to be part of building a solid platform for the development of women’s cycling. By getting more woman on bikes we hope to bring together a diversity of ideas, perspectives and experiences. FourPL Diversity Statement

“FourPL will continue to be a proud supporter of #TechDiversity in 2018 because we believe in strengthening the framework to increase the participation of women and minority groups in the technology industry. We hire the best people for our business and we never cast judgment that is not in line with our corporate values. FourPL prides itself on our commitment to safety, diversity and most of all offering a flexible work environment.” Brett Findlay, CEO. FourPL Diversity Statement

We want to say a BIG thank you to FourPL for not only being our first sponsors in 2018, but also for each sponsoring us for the third time. This is long-term believing in what #TechDiversity represents.” #TechDiversity team Claire, Deirdre, Soozey and Tracey

August 2017 TechDiversity Awards and Gala Dinner

On Wednesday 2 August, 400 members of Victoria’s digital technology industry gathered at the #TechDiversity Awards and Gala Dinner to celebrate the people and programs that are making a difference in the world of tech diversity. FourPL were again proud sponsors of this event.

May 2017 Cycling Newsletter

Cycling is no doubt a sport which inspires – and our girls from the Galibier Women’s Cycling Team have recently shown that there is no limit to what can be achieved through effort and determination. Read their inspiring Galibier May Newsletter

Metropolitan Championships – 20/21 May

On the weekend, the girls did amazingly well in the metropolitan championships which involved a criterium on Saturday and a Road race on Sunday.

On Saturday, Lauren Hooper came a stellar 2nd and first B grade lady in the B-grade/u17 combined criterium. On Sunday, in the road race, Dea got her first B grade win – awesome job! So some great racing from the ladies. There were plenty of picks swamping Facebook and Instagram.

Racing for the QRTS starts in 3 weeks and we have two teams entered – which is just going to be HUGE! More details to come.

State Criterium Championships Report

The Queensland State Criterium championships were held on 22 April 2017 at Nundah where the Galibier Women’s Cycling team had riders entered in three grades – elite, masters 2 (35-39 years) and masters 4 (45-49 years).

Criterium races are always very tactical in that there are always riders that sit in the pack, trying to reserve as much energy as possible, to allow for an explosive sprint down the finishing line. This is why teams adopt the tactic of attacking, and forcing those riders to chase them down, to soften those riders’ legs up for the final couple of laps.

For riders wanting to pitch themselves against some of the State’s best, this race is also a is a true test of fitness as it allows women of all grades and abilities to compete against each other in the one race. Its either going to be all smiles or a wakeup call and time to get to more training!

All in all it was a great day out for the team with a lot of podiums in the masters divisions, and some close racing in the elite race. Importantly, there was a lot of smiling faces and laughs, in and amongst some tough racing.

Ariel Organises New York Walk for Children’s Charity

The NY Lap 4 Life is a charity event that my wife Lisa and I started last year. It is a 55km walk around the perimeter of Manhattan, raising funds and awareness for children suffering from abuse.

We started the event when we were living in New York. We were always intrigued by the idea of walking the whole of Manhattan, and from that idea we grew it into an event that would benefit those less fortunate, and started to take on participants who wanted to walk with us. Each of our participants fundraise for us, which allows us to reach a large number of different networks. This year 70 participants signed up, and have raised over $50,000 so far for the Australian Childhood Foundation, our charity partner.

This year’s event was held on September 17, and was the 2nd year of the event. Next year we are very excited to be launching the Lap 4 Life in Melbourne! Donations can be made here.

Ariel Lakman, Project Manager, FourPL

Galibier Partners Elite Women’s Cycling Team Launch, May 2016

We are proud to announce our sponsorship and support of the inaugural elite women’s cycling team associated with the Cyc’d Cycling Club in Queensland. 2016 is the first year of elite competition for the team and we are excited to be a part of their big step forward.

Brett Rides for Animal Aid, March 2016

Well, you won’t believe it. After bagging all those lycra bunnies I have been forced into a ride…not really, I am having lots of fun training. I have bought a new bike and some lycra (let me tell you I look like a porpoise). Anyway we are scheduled to take off on the 20th March. We leave Fulham and ride to Bairnsdale. Hopefully the weather’s good.

Who are we raising money for… Animal Aid is an animal welfare organisation dedicated to the care of all stray and surrendered animals. Each year Animal Aid cares for and re-homes thousands of companion animals in Victoria, including cats and dogs, pocket pets and small livestock. Animal Aid receives no government funding and relies on the generous donations and assistance provided by the local community.

Additionally, FourPL Senior VP, Brett Findlay was re-elected for a further 3 year term as Deputy Chair to the AIIA Victoria State Council in 2015. As part of Brett’s role with the AIIA, he is a judge for the National iAwards, an initiative that aims to discover, recognise and reward the ICT innovations that have the potential to, or are already, having a positive impact on the community.